Speaking of the Serbian national team, Jelena said that after being twelve years there, she concluded that it was time to retire and step aside in favor of a younger generation of talented players. “My body is no longer able to withstand all those efforts during a season because I had many injuries. I always played wholeheartedly for the national team, I believe I contributed greatly and I always defended the colors of my country with pride. We have a quality team; they can be the best without me"